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Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 8	Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . 7
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. 14	Frequency of Engine Oil and Filter Changes . . .		. . . 7
Crankcase Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. 12	Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 13
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. 14	Fuel Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 13
Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. 14	Ignition Cables, Distributor Cap, and Rotor . . . .		. . 14
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. 10	Rubber and Plastic Component Inspection . . . . .		. 14
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 9	Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. 14

FREQUENCY OF ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGES

ENGINE OIL

Road conditions as well as your kind of driving affect the interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the following to determine if any apply to you:

²Frequent short trip driving less than 8 kilometers (5 miles)

²Frequent driving in dusty conditions

²Frequent trailer towing

²Extensive idling (such as vehicle operation in stop and go traffic)

²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 32°C (90°F)

If any of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 4 800 kilometers (3,000 miles) or 3 months, whichever comes first.

If none of these apply to you then change your oil every 12 000 kilometers (7,500 miles) or 6 months, whichever comes first.

If none of these apply and the vehicle is in commercial type service such as, Police, Taxi or Limousine and principally used for highway driving of 40 kilometers (25 miles) or more between stations, the engine oil should be changed every 8 000 kilometers (5,000 miles) or 6 months, whichever comes first.

OIL FILTER

The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every second oil change.

ENGINE OIL

WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL. CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY INTERNAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER.

DO NOT WASH SKIN WITH GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR SOLVENTS, HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT.

DO NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION CENTER IN YOUR AREA..

BREAK-IN PERIOD

CAUTION: Wide open throttle operation in low gears, before engine break-in period is complete, can damage engine.

On a Chrysler Corporation vehicle an extended break-in period is not required. Driving speeds of not over 80-90 km/h (50-55 mph) for the first 100 km (60 miles) is recommended. Hard acceleration and high engine rpm in lower gears should be avoided.

SELECTING ENGINE OIL

CAUTION: Do not use non-detergent or straight mineral oil when adding or changing crankcase lubricant. Engine or Turbocharger failure can result.

The factory fill engine oil is a high quality, energy conserving, crankcase lubricant. The Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades chart defines the viscosity grades that must be used based on temperature in the region where vehicle is operated (Fig. 1) and optional equipment.

Chrysler Corporation recommends that Mopart motor oil, or equivalent, be used when adding or changing crankcase lubricant. The API symbol (Fig. 2) on the container indicates the viscosity grade, quality and fuel economy ratings of the lubricant it contains. Use ENERGY CONSERVING II motor oil with API SERVICE SG or SG/CD classification.

²SG service engine oil is a high quality crankcase lubricant designed for use in all naturally aspirated engines. If SG service engine oil is used in turbocharged engine, change engine oil at every 4 800 km (3,000 miles) or three months.

²SG/CD service engine oil is a high quality crankcase lubricant designed for use in most naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline or diesel engines.